Video: Mayer Hawthorne – Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out
admin on Jul 22nd 2009
Mayer Hawthorne and his heart-shaped vinyl are from Michigan, where Hawthorne grew up as a vinyl junkie worshiping the songwriting skills of local soul heroes Holland–Dozier–Holland. Hawthorne’s debut, A Strange Arrangement (Stones Throw on 7 September), tries to tap into that Motown sound through a singular vision and some hip-hop beats. Check out his barbershop quartet in action after the jump… Continue Reading »
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Top 10 Samples in Hip-Hop History
admin on Apr 7th 2009
I have been thoroughly enjoying DJ Functual’s informative 20-part series (which is still very much ongoing) documenting the greatest breaks used in the history of hip-hop. As someone who spent their teenage years listening to rap only to forsake the genre when I began discovering the funk and soul songs they sampled, this has given me a good dose of nostalgia. ‘Crate digging’ turned me on to good music and Funktual’s unbridled enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge has uncovered plenty of greats I didn’t even know, like Leon Haywood’s I Want’a Do Something Freaky to You. He’s also made a top-10 of rock and reggae covers, as well as Kanye West and Isaac Hayes specials – which are fun whether you recognise the breaks or not.
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Video: Sly Stone – If You Want Me To Stay
admin on Feb 25th 2009
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A Touch of Soul: The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go
admin on Oct 12th 2008
[audio http://www.iol.ie/~pippen33/044 The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go.mp3]
The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go
A classic that can be enjoyed by just about anyone at any time of day, without reason. It also features in the Micromix by Bradford Cox over at the Deerhunter blog. Check it out.
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A Touch of Soul: The Easybeats – ‘I Can’t Stand It’
admin on May 29th 2008
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The Easybeats – ‘I Can’t Stand It’
It’s got the same feel as The Temptations’ “I’m Losing You,” and while they are an Australian rock group, this little tune neatly folds together power-pop and soul.
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